Gwangju Kimchi Festival 2023
By Olivia Laurel Kimchi (김치) has gained popularity all over the world, and millions of people are celebrating it. But what makes kimchi so great? Let us take a look… … Read More
Category: Korean Culture
The Soil Has Brought Us Up: The Artist Couple of the Baegun Kiln
By Kang “Jennis” Hyunsuk In Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do, there is a high mountain named Baegun. It is facing Jiri Mountain across the Seomjin River. At the foot of Baegun Mountain, you … Read More
Valentine’s Day: All You Need Is Love
The 14th of each month marks a romantic celebration between couples in Korea, such as Green Day in August, Wine Day in October, and Hug Day in December, with February 14 being the most important date on the calendar for people in relationships. Unfortunately, the meaning of the day is somewhat lost to consumerism, with many choosing to lavish one another with extravagant gifts.
The Brave New World of 2023
Twenty-twenty-two’s legacy for 2023 is a sentimental walk down memory lane. For one thing, we’re already beginning to wax nostalgically about Christmas Eve. We’re also feeling nostalgic for the winter solstice, with its trademark red-bean porridge, and about Lunar New Year’s Eve with a white night, either attempted or attained. Per folklore, the porridge here is a sturdy fence against winter weather.
Art on the Mountain
Opened to the public since 2001, the Uijae Museum of Korean Art was established by the Uijae Foundation and Gwangju City Council, with the hope that it would become a place where his works could be celebrated and brought back to life.
The Story of Chunhyang: Through the Melodious Medium of Pansori
Pansori is probably one of the most well-known “traditional” Korean art forms outside of Korea, commonly referred to as “Korean opera.” Traditionally, the singer would recount a tale from the twelve-work repertoire (madang), such as The Song of Chunhyang.
The Han in “Hanguk” : The Naming of South Korea
This month’s article discusses the “han” in the Korean name of South Korea: Hanguk. Is “han” a Chinese loanword? Is it unique to Korean? Why was it selected for the name of South Korea? Why do Koreans put so much meaning into this han? Answers to these questions can be found in the following article.
The Essence of Han (한): That Indescribable Emotion
“It’s understandable that Koreans believe themselves particularly cursed.”